Surya Bhagwan
Vidhan Saptami or Vidhana Saptami is observed on seventh day in Shukla Paksha of Magh Month. It is also known as Arogya Saptami or Ratha Saptami or Radha Saptami. In 2026, Vidhan Saptami date is January 25.
It is also celebrated as Surya Jayanti. On this festival, devotees offer arghya (oblation) and special naivedya are offered to Surya Bhagavan. Punya snan (holy dip) is also highly auspicious on this day.
Sunrays have strong power to remove skin diseases and other ailments; Ratha Saptmai is also celebrated as Arogya Saptami. Those who worship Lord Surya on this day will be blessed with good health.
Vidhan Saptami 2026 dates in other countries
Vidhan Saptami 2026 date in Hawaii, USA – January 25
Vidhan Saptami 2026 date in USA – January 25 (PST – Seattle, Vancouver BC, Oregon, California)
Vidhan Saptami 2026 date in Canada – January 25
Vidhan Saptami 2026 date in USA – January 25 (MST – Denver CO)
Vidhan Saptami 2026 date in USA – January 25 (CST – Chicago)
Vidhan Saptami 2026 date in USA – January 25 (EST – Atlanta, Detroit)
Vidhan Saptami 2026 date in USA – January 25 (EST – Boston, Washington)
Vidhan Saptami 2026 date in Trinidad & Tobago – January 25
Vidhan Saptami 2026 date in UK & other countries of Europe – January 25
Vidhan Saptami 2026 date in Dubai & other Middle East, Gulf countries – January 25
Vidhan Saptami 2026 date in Malaysia – January 25
Vidhan Saptami 2026 date in Singapore – January 25
Vidhan Saptami 2026 date in Australia – January 25 (WAU – Perth)
Vidhan Saptami 2026 date in Australia – January 25 (SAU – Adelaide)
Vidhan Saptami 2026 date in Australia – January 25 (NT – Darwin)
Vidhan Saptami 2026 date in Australia – January 25 (QUEENSLAND – Brisbane)
Vidhan Saptami 2026 date in Australia – January 25 (NSW – Sydney)
Vidhan Saptami 2026 date in Australia – January 25 (ACT – Canberra)
Vidhan Saptami 2026 date in Australia – January 25 (Victoria – Melbourne)
Vidhan Saptami 2026 date in New Zealand – January 25
Vidhan Saptami 2026 date in Fiji Islands – January 25
Significance
This vrat focuses on invoking Lord Surya’s blessings for disease relief, vitality, and prosperity, often observed alongside Ratha Saptami worship. It symbolizes seasonal renewal and purification, particularly beneficial for overcoming ailments and sins.
Rituals
Devotees perform pre-dawn Arunodaya Snan using water mixed with sesame, cow dung, and 7-12 types of leaves or cowries for healing. Follow with Surya Arghya at sunrise, chanting Aditya Hridayam Stotra, and fasting until noon on sattvic foods.
Regional Observance
Prominent in South India, including Telangana and Hyderabad temples, where early morning baths and Surya puja align with local panchang timings around 5:30-7:00 AM IST on January 25, 2026. Home altars feature wheat flour lamps and tilak rituals for family health.